Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-05-13

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metry and beauty, it presents sign Of ami
mOSities forgotten, an emblem of brother
hood redeemed, and token of nation re-
stored
Monuments and statues multiply
throughout the land, fittingly illustra-
tive Of the love and affection of our great
ful people, and cOmmemorating brave and
patriotic sacrifices in war, fame in peaceful
pursuits, or honor in public station. But
from this day forth, there shall stand at
our seat of government this statue of dis
tinguished citizen who in his life and
services combined all these things and
more, which challenge admiration in
American character, loving tenderness in
every domestic relation; bravery on the
field of battle, fame and distinction in our
halls of legislation and the highest honor
and dignity in the Chief Magistracy of the
nation.
This stately effigy shall not fail to teach
every behOlder that the source of fAmerican
greatness is confined to no condition, nor
dependent alone for its growth and devel-
ment upon favorable surroundings. The
genius of our national life beckOns to use
and offers the highest preferrment TO man
ly hopes aud sturdy, honest effort chastened
and consecrated by patriotic hopes and as
pirations. As long as this statue stands
letit be proudly remembered that to every
American citizen the way is open to fame
and station, until he
" Moving up from high to higher,
Becomes on Fortunes crOwuing slope,
The pillar Of Peoples hope,
The center of a worlds desire
''Nor can we forget that it also teaches
our people a sad and distressing lesson,
and the thoughtful citizen who views its
fair proportions cannot fail 10 recall the
tragedy of n death which brought grief
and mourning to every household in the
land. But while American citizenship
stands aghast and alright that murder and
assassination should lurk in the midst OF a
free people, and strike down the head OF
their government, fearless search and
the discovery of the origin and hiding
place of these hateful and unnatural things
should he followed by solemn resolve to
purge forever from our political methods
and from the operation of our government
the perversiOns and misconceptions which
gave birth to passionate and bloody
thoughts.
''If from this hour our admiration of the
bravery and ability of American manhood
and our faith in the possibilities and OPP
pOrtunites of American citizenship be re-
newed; if our appreciation Of the blessing
of a restored union and love for our Gov
ernment be strengthened, and if our watch
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after partisan spOils be quickened, the ded-
ication of this statue to the people of the
United States will not be in vain"
During the delivery of his address the
President was frequently interrupted by
Outbursts of applause. He spoke in
voice, which was audible to most OF the
vast crowd that filled the circle before the
stand When he had concluded the band
played "Hail Columbia" and Rev. +. ID.
Power, who was pastor OF Garheld's
Church in this city, pronounced the bene-
dictiOn. The troops were then dismissed
and the ceremonies came to an end. Sec
retaries Endicott and Whitney came in
during the delivery of the Grafton. Mrs.
Villas. who was also delayed, took the seat
beside Mrs. Cleveland, which had been
vacated by the President, when he stepped
forward to begin his address.
AT THE BUSINESS MEETING
this morning of the society, Colonel Henry
Stone, of Boston was selected rs orator,
and Colonel VIM. McMichael, Of New
York, as alternate of the next reunion.
Chicago was selected as the place, and
week in September, lSSS, rs
the time for holding the next reunion.
The present officers OF the society were
elected for the ensuing year, as follows:
President. General T. II. Sheridan; Cores
ponding Secretary, General Henry NJ. CiSt;
Treasurer General J. s. Fullerton; Re
cording Secretary, General J. w. Steele,
and Vice President from each State rep
resented in the society.
At 800 p. m. the members OF the society
aud guests started on an excursion to
Mount Vernon and Marshall Hall.